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Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seekingGuidance Navigation Control Engineer. This position will be located in Manhattan Beach, CA and will support GSSC.\nWhat you’ll get to do:\n- Develop and sustain the ICBM Minuteman III Operational Targeting Program (MOTP)\n- Be part of a multi-disciplinary team of mathematicians, physicist, software, and system engineers\n- Participate and contribute to peer/code reviews, critical milestone reviews, and technical interchange meetings\n- Verify and validate targeting software requirements through systems engineering V process\n- Develop software test plans, software test descriptions, and software test reports\n- Develop and maintain 3 DOF and 6DOF missile simulations to test and analyze ICBM system performance\n- Collaborate with our customer, internal NGC sites and other disciplines\nPosition Benefits\nAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including\nMedical, Dental & Vision coverage\n401k\nEducational Assistance\nLife Insurance\nEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions\nPaid Time Off\nHealth & Wellness Resources\nEmployee Discounts\nThis positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.\nBasic Qualifications:\n2 Years with Bachelors in STEM Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics or related field; 0 Years with Masters; 0 year with PhD.\nMust be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, etc.) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.\nExperience in FORTRAN, C++, Python or similar\nBasic understanding of physics based software algorithms, software requirements, and software testing.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nExcellent attention to detail.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or physics\nExperience with orbital mechanics, launch vehicle dynamics, numerical methods.\nExperience with developing, analyzing, and maintaining 3DOF or 6DOF simulations and simulation architecture\nExperience with FORTRAN programming\nExperience in full software lifecycle: Requirements analysis, coding, testing, and sell off\nExperience with VAX 3185 and/or vtVAX systems\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. 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